Terry White
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Terrence Anthony White AO (born 3 September 1936)[1] is an Australian pharmacist, businessman, and former politician. White achieved notoriety when, as Queensland state leader of the Liberal Party he terminated the longstanding coalition agreement between the Liberal Party and the National Party of Joh Bjelke-Petersen. In the ensuing election, the Liberals were badly defeated, and White was replaced as party leader. After leaving politics, he established TerryWhite Chemmart, a nationwide pharmacy franchise, and became a widely respected businessman.
Terry White | |
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Leader of the Queensland Liberal Party Elections: 1983 | |
In office 9 August 1983 – 3 November 1983 | |
Deputy | Angus Innes |
Preceded by | Llew Edwards |
Succeeded by | William Knox |
Minister for Welfare Services | |
In office 23 December 1980 – 4 August 1983 | |
Premier | Joh Bjelke-Petersen |
Preceded by | Sam Doumany |
Succeeded by | Bill Hewitt |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Redcliffe | |
In office 1 September 1979 – 2 December 1989 | |
Preceded by | Jim Houghton |
Succeeded by | Ray Hollis |
Personal details | |
Born | Terrence Anthony White (1936-09-03) 3 September 1936 (age 87) Nundah, Queensland, Australia |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse | Rhonda Mary Conn (m.1961) |
Alma mater | University of Queensland |
Occupation | Chemist, Company director |
In 2006, White was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia. In 2012, White was a recipient of the Queensland Greats Awards.[2]